History Of The Canterbury Region
The history of Canterbury, New Zealand dates back to settlement by the Māori people in about the 10th century.
Read more about History Of The Canterbury Region: Whalers and Sealers, The French At Akaroa, Early Exploration and Pastoral Settlement
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